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Winning formula: Why judges pick top medical research projects

Why have past AMA Research Challenge winners stood out? Learn what judges have said and how this year’s entrants can build on that feedback.

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Succeeding in Medical School
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What you need to know to ace a poster abstract

One expert in the field of medical research gives students and residents pointers on the keys to creating an abstract that will gain attention.

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Succeeding in Medical School
AMA Research Challenge
Jul 23, 2026 ·
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AMA Research Challenge

The AMA Research Challenge is the largest national, multi-specialty research event for med students, residents and fellows, and international medical graduates.

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AMA Research Challenge winning posters

Want to know what makes a winning poster for the AMA Research Challenge? View posters from past winners and finalists to increase your chance of being a future winner of $10,000.

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AMA Research Challenge frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the AMA Research Challenge, including who is eligible to enter the competition and how to submit an abstract.

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AMA Research Challenge: How to prepare an abstract

Read the transcript from the AMA Research Challenge video, "How to prepare an abstract."

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4 expert tips on conducting research as a resident physician

A former residency program director and a fellow who made waves with his research offer insight on how residents can get direction to succeed as researchers.

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Research in Residency
Thriving in Residency
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What resident physicians considering an academic career should know

Residents pondering a career in academic medicine can gain helpful insights from physicians who have thrived in that setting. Learn more with the AMA.

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Transition to Attending
Transitioning to Practice
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Improving non-clinical tasks using ML-enabled provider workflow

In this episode, Matthew Segar, MD, MS, a 2023 AMA Research Challenge finalist, covers his research on utilizing an ML-enabled EMR provider workflow to improve non-clinical tasks.

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Making the Rounds Podcast